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Diesel Service Attendant

  • Moose Jaw, SK, Canada

Compensation Rate: $35.16 · Full-time

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Pay
Compensation Rate: $35.16
Job type
Full-time
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Experience
Minimum 1 year experience working around heavy equipment
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Posting Start Date: 10/29/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career - you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Diesel Service Attendants are responsible for moving, fueling, cleaning, testing, and performing basic repairs on locomotives in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment. This role requires strict adherence to regulatory and safety standards while working both independently and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety conscious, and enjoys hands‑on work in an outdoor setting across varying weather conditions. This position provides foundational experience with locomotive maintenance and serves as a strong entry point into CPKC’s Locomotive Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship Program, offering long‑term career growth and technical development.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Refuel and sand locomotives while ensuring cab amenities are stocked for crew comfort
  • Inspect and perform basic repairs on locomotives, fuel tanks, and cab equipment to maintain operational reliability
  • Assess parts for reuse or replacement, supporting cost-effective maintenance practices.
  • Clean and service locomotive cabs, including walls, floors, windows, and toilets, to uphold safety and hygiene standards
  • Test cab electrical systems and safety devices, set up cab brakes per operational requirements, and complete all crew-to-crew documentation
  • Perform additional duties as outlined in the collective agreement

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or general equivalency
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Minimum 1 year experience working around heavy equipment
  • Commercial driver’s license preferred
  • Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
  • Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
  • Proven dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

  • Criminal history check
  • Education verification
  • Driver’s license verification and driving history

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

  • Req ID: 106638
  • Department: Mechanical Loco
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Union
  • Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
  • Country: Canada
  • % of Travel: 0-10%
  • # of Positions: 1
  • Compensation Rate: $35.16
  • Job Available to: Internal & External

More about this job

Responsibilities

Refuel, sand, clean, inspect, test, and perform basic repairs on locomotives, fuel tanks, and cab equipment. Maintain cab amenities and safety systems, assess parts for reuse or replacement, and complete required crew-to-crew documentation.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of experience working around heavy equipment; a commercial driver's license is preferred. They must be able to work all shifts and in varying weather, understand written safety materials in English, demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, and pass the required medical, drug, and background checks.

Skills

  • Locomotive Fueling
  • Locomotive Inspection
  • Basic Mechanical Repairs
  • Heavy Equipment Experience
  • Locomotive Cleaning And Servicing
  • Electrical System Testing
  • Safety Device Testing
  • Cab Brake Setup
  • Safety Compliance
  • Parts Assessment
  • Documentation
  • Outdoor Work
  • Teamwork
  • Reading Safety Instructions

Benefits

  • Flexible And Competitive Benefits Package
  • Company Pension And Retirement Plans
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-Time Studies Program

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Locomotive
  • Diesel Service
  • Locomotive Maintenance
  • Fueling
  • Sanding
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Basic Repairs
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Cab Equipment
  • Cab Amenities
  • Parts Assessment
  • Electrical Systems
  • Safety Devices
  • Cab Brakes
  • Crew Documentation
  • Safety Standards
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship
  • Driver's License
  • Commercial Driver's License
  • Medical Assessment
  • Drug Testing
  • Background Investigation

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